Patricia Kinler

Patricia "Gale" Kinler, 54 of Medford, Ore. died on June 27, 2011.

She was born to James and Betty Hawkins on December 29, 1956 in Sparta, Tenn. and married Jim Kinler on July 7, 1977; together they raised four children.

She is survived by her husband; her children Nicci Bergseng of Cathlamet, Michael Kinler and Sherry McGee of Medford; daughter-in-law Codi Zrbin of Medford; mother Betty and stepfather Jim; sisters Kathy Force and Shawna Arnett, and brother Jeff Arnett, all of Troy Ohio; and 13 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son James R. Kinler, Jr. in 2008 and stepdaughter Trisha Rouche in 2009.

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 30 with a potluck to follow at Rogue Valley Fellowship in Medford with Pastor Ron Ashpol officiating.

Conger-Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.